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Costa Ricans Embrace Global Entry Program

Costa Ricans show strong interest in the Global Entry program, which allows faster entry into the United States. Two months after its launch here,...

Costa Rica’s President-Elect Pushes for Key Legislation Before Power Shift

Laura Fernández, Costa Rica's president-elect and current Minister of the Presidency, met with congressional party leaders today to request their support in advancing seven...

Volaris Pulls Plug on Four Costa Rica Flights Amid Tax Hike Pressures

Volaris announced the indefinite suspension of four flight routes to and from Costa Rica, citing high ticket taxes as the primary reason. The decision...

Costa Rica Sees 11-Fold Jump in Forest Fires as Dry Winds Fuel Crisis

Firefighters in Costa Rica report a stark increase in forest fires this year, with 33 incidents recorded. This number marks an elevenfold jump from...

Costa Rica’s Dollar Exchange Rate Hits 17-Year Low

The dollar's exchange rate against the colon dropped further today in Costa Rica's foreign currency market, known as Monex. Data from the Central Bank...

Costa Rica Leaders Head to Trump Summit for Security Boost

President Rodrigo Chaves and President-elect Laura Fernández plan to attend a high-level summit in Florida next month, hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump. The...

CK Hutchison Requests Negotiations with Panama over Canal Ports

Hong Kong-based conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings on February 19, 2026, called on the Panamanian government to open talks aimed at allowing its subsidiary to...

Costa Rica Cracks Down on Alleged Violations in Coris Wetlands

Authorities in Cartago carried out raids on Tuesday in an ongoing probe into suspected harm to the Coris wetland. The Deputy Environmental Prosecutor's Office...

UK police arrest ex-prince Andrew in historic blow to royal family

Britain's former prince Andrew was arrested Thursday on suspicion of misconduct during his time as a trade envoy, as UK police investigations into allegations...

High Dollarization Poses Risk to Costa Rica’s Loan Portfolio

Moody's Local warned that the high dollarization of credit in Costa Rica could put pressure on portfolio quality due to the large proportion of loans...
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Costa Rica’s Strong Colon Is Forcing Central Bank Action

The Banco Central de Costa Rica (BCCR) has ramped up its foreign exchange purchases this year to counter the colón's ongoing appreciation against the...

Guatemala’s Sanctioned Attorney General Applies for Third Term

Guatemala's Attorney General Consuelo Porras has submitted her application for a third consecutive term, despite international sanctions labeling her as corrupt and anti-democratic. The...

Public Image Ltd Set to Make Costa Rica Debut in April

Rock fans in Costa Rica have a major event on the horizon. Public Image Ltd, the band led by John Lydon, plans to play...

Neymar signals retirement could come after the 2026 World Cup

Neymar has suggested his playing career may end when his contract with Santos expires in December 2026, saying ongoing injuries have pushed him into...